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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.88, 391.75 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.88, 391.75 and 159.51 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 391.75 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/391.75 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 391.75 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 62,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,490.01/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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